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One reason for why Ismene doesn't want to help her sister Antigone is her fear of the power of the State. She says that she doesn't have what it takes to engage in civil disobedience. Another reason for her reluctance is her perception of female and male roles in Thebes. Ismene believes that men and women have separate responsibilities. She also believes that women mustn't try to take on perceived male responsibilities. And she believes that women shouldn't disobey men, who are far stronger than the weaker females. A major motivation for Ismene is the example of her parents' disobedience to the law. For her father, Theban King Oedipus, unknowingly commits the crimes of parricide and regicide when he kills Laius, his father and his king. Equally unknowingly, he then goes on to commit incest when he marries and impregnates Queen Jocasta, the widow of Theban King Laius and his own mother. Ismene says that her parents are punished severely for unknowing disobedience. So she reasons that the punishment is that much more humiliating, that much more miserable, that much more severe for conscious, consensual violations.
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Who were Oedipus' two daughters?
They were Antigone and Ismene.
Why does Creon include Ismene in the sentence in 'Antigone'?
That she is Antigone's sister and that she is uncharacteristically upset are the reasons why Creon includes Ismene in the sentence in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon knows that Princess Antigone is the culprit in the burying of her brother Polyneices. To his way of thinking, the criminal and the crime fit perfectly since Antigone has a lifelong track record of folly. But at the same time, in his mind, the two do not fit regarding Ismene, who has a lifelong track record of wisdom.
What is Antigone's reaction to Ismene's help in 'Antigone'?
Antigone believes that Ismene is a traitor to her family becausy she doesn't want to help Antigone bury their brother Polynieces. Ismene cares more about herself thatn her brother's afterlife.
Why is Ismene an important character in 'Antigone'?
That she functions as a foil and that she represents one of the two sides in the conflict are reasons why Ismene is an important character in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene functions as a foil when she is the cautious, logical and reasoned opposite to her sister Antigone's emotional outbursts and passionate recklessness. She represents one of two sides in the play's conflict when she defends civic duty over religious devotion. She stands for the separation of church and state whereas her sister Antigone argues for divine will and cherished Theban traditions.
Who were Antigone and Ismene?
Two sisters, daughters and half-sisters of Oedipus and his mother Jocasta.
Who were Oedipus' two daughters?
They were Antigone and Ismene.
Why does Creon include Ismene in the sentence in 'Antigone'?
That she is Antigone's sister and that she is uncharacteristically upset are the reasons why Creon includes Ismene in the sentence in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon knows that Princess Antigone is the culprit in the burying of her brother Polyneices. To his way of thinking, the criminal and the crime fit perfectly since Antigone has a lifelong track record of folly. But at the same time, in his mind, the two do not fit regarding Ismene, who has a lifelong track record of wisdom.
What is Antigone's reaction to Ismene's help in 'Antigone'?
Antigone believes that Ismene is a traitor to her family becausy she doesn't want to help Antigone bury their brother Polynieces. Ismene cares more about herself thatn her brother's afterlife.
Why is Ismene an important character in 'Antigone'?
That she functions as a foil and that she represents one of the two sides in the conflict are reasons why Ismene is an important character in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene functions as a foil when she is the cautious, logical and reasoned opposite to her sister Antigone's emotional outbursts and passionate recklessness. She represents one of two sides in the play's conflict when she defends civic duty over religious devotion. She stands for the separation of church and state whereas her sister Antigone argues for divine will and cherished Theban traditions.
Who were Antigone and Ismene?
Two sisters, daughters and half-sisters of Oedipus and his mother Jocasta.
What two characters first appear on the stage in 'Antigone'?
Antigone and Ismene are the first two characters to appear on the stage in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princesses Antigone and Ismene are sisters. They gather outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. Their conversation sets the pace for the rest of the play's action.
How is Ismene Antigone's foil?
Ismene is the foil of her sister Antigone. The two have very dissimilar personalities. For example, Ismene lacks her sister's capacity for courage and love to defend her family against cruel, inhumane, unfair, unjust treatment. Neither does Ismene do anything to change such differential treatment or to provide comfort and relief to suffering loved ones.
What are the names of Oedipus and Jocasta's children?
Oedipus and Jocasta had two sons, Polynices and Eteocles and two daughters, Antigone and Ismene.
What does Ismene argue about Antigone to try to convince Creon not to kill her sister in 'Antigone'?
That her sister and Creon's son are deeply in love is what Ismene argues to try to convince Creon not to kill her in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene does not want to see her sister, Princess Antigone, die. She identifies the great love between Antigone and Prince Haemon, Creon's sole surviving child and heir. She mentions this in the hope that the engagement and impending marriage of the two first cousins will convince her uncle not to execute Antigone.
What takes place first in 'Antigone'?
The conversation between the two sisters is what happens first in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princesses Antigone and Ismene meet outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. Antigone initiates the meeting. She has it in mind to bury her the unburied body of their brother Polyneices and seeks her sister's help.
What are the names of Oedipus' children?
Oedipus, mythical king of Thebes, had four children. His two sons were named Polynices and Eteocles. His two daughters were named Antigone and Ismene.
What judgment error or character frailty does Antigone display in 'Antigone'?
Underestimating Ismene and showing an unwillingness to compromise or reconcile are the respective judgment error and character frailty that Antigone shows in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone finds her younger sister Ismene weak and lacking in conviction. Likewise, she is intent upon her convictions and has no interest in those of others or in finding common ground between the two. She therefore is unprepared for opportunities with Ismene and Creon to negotiate better fates for herself and the unburied Theban dead. Disdain for others and stubbornness do not improve her lot or that of such disloyal Thebans as her dead brother Polyneices.
